Reeves v. State
Reeves v. State
Opinion of the Court
In response to a question concerning the defendant’s propensity for violence, the victim was permitted to testify that the defendant had a reputation for “ripping off and robbing people.” This testimony was in error and we reverse.
The State argues that this evidence of the defendant’s character was adduced in
As a secondary issue, the state concedes that although the defendant was charged with and convicted of robbery with a deadly weapon, the record contains no evidence that the defendant had taken any property of value. As a consequence, pursuant to section 924.34, Florida Statutes (1985), even if we were otherwise affirming this cause, it would have to be remanded for the entry of a judgment for the lesser offense of attempted robbery.
REVERSED AND REMANDED FOR A NEW TRIAL.
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